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Exploration of color, using basic color theory, will be the starting point for this course. A small, but beautiful palette of colors will be used to paint fabric, leading to the discovery of spectacular textural effects. We will work around a theme based on ancient or modern tiling (mosaics), where simple geometric patterns are used.

The course not only provides sound technical teaching of patchwork, quilting, and sewing skills, but provides a beginning step to those who wish to use design and color from a more informed basis.

During the course, you will create a presentation of finished samples to include:

• Strip patchwork - Log Cabin, Court House Steps
• Shadow Appliqué using transparent effects
• A 9-patch block & variations of your own design
• Hand and machine quilted samples
• Free motion quilting
• English Patchwork
• Hand appliqué

You will learn about:

• Designing with basic geometric shapes and lines
• Color theory and application
• Making templates and patterns
• Painting fabrics
• Creative use of transfer crayons and paints
• Basic machine and hand techniques for patchwork and quilting
• The use of different weights of threads for hand quilting
• Using a rotary cutter to accurately cut strips
• Record keeping and documentation
• Making connections between design, color, and technique

You will create a collection of work showing a variety of inspirational stitch samples and classroom notes which will provide a source of inspiration from which to work for years to come.

This is a City & Guilds of London Course. Time will be allowed for each student to complete a binder of samples and notes that will be used to assess your work for the award of the City & Guilds Certificate. Binders are due at the Gail Harker Creative Studies Center no later than 1 March 2005 (for those applying for the Certificate).
All postage costs will be the responsibility of the student.

Photos left and right: Isabel Parker - a quilted sample. Susan Purney-Mark, Anne Louise Gillilan, and Jennie Turner - Painted and printed fabrics are ready to be quilted.

PATCHWORK & QUILTING
19 - 23 January 2005
$600

A $100 US deposit will hold your place in this course until 30 October 2004.

Schedule
Wednesday, 19 January 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, 20 January 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday, 21 January 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, 22 January 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, 23 January 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Approximate lunch hour will be 12:30 - 1:30 p.m..
Dinner on late days will be 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.